The STEMNET Awards aim to recognise the UK’s most dedicated and inspirational people for motivating young people in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. Winners in six award categories will be announced at the annual STEMNET Awards Ceremony, at the House of...
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Would you like a chance to shout about your research?
For this year's Manchester Science Festival, the British Science association is organising an engaging evening down at the pub! The evening will be packed with scientific talks, fun experiments and all topped off with a head scratching science-themed quiz. We are...
Our North West SciBars are seeking speakers!
Our North West SciBars are seeking speakers! Are you interested in sharing your research in an informal atmosphere? SciBars are informal discussions in a pub, where we invite scientists to present their research and then lead a discussion about it. Run by the British...
Science Showoff at the Manchester Science Festival - Call for sign ups to perform
A night of scientific chaos and fun… Science Showoff is coming back to MOSI as part of the Manchester Science Festival (24 October 2014) Science Showoff is a night where ANYONE, can perform ANYTHING, in ANY STYLE, about ANY KIND OF SCIENCE. You might be a scientist, a...
Volunteer with the x-change
Applications for the 2014 x-change are now OPEN! Application deadline - 17.00, 16 July 2014 Be a part of the British Science Festival, in Birmingham September 2014 - Become an x-change volunteer! Apply here. This is the perfect opportunity for those with a particular...
Royal Society of Chemistry Outreach Fund
It gives me great pleasure to announce the launch of the Royal Society of Chemistry's new Outreach Fund. There are three levels of funding: small (up to £2000); medium (£2,000 - 10,000); and large (£10,000-50,000). The fund aims to encourage and support the...
Local SciBar opportunities
Are you interested in sharing your research in an informal atmosphere? SciBars are informal discussions in a pub. We invite a scientist to present their research and then lead a discussion about it. Run by the British Science Association, these are hugely popular and...
Community Open Day 2014 at The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is opening its doors to the public to reveal some of their amazing research on life sciences and medicine. Please help to spread the word and come along with your friends and family. Come and take a look around our laboratories, have a go...
I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here! is back for June. See who from Manchester is involved…
I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here! is back from Monday 16 to Friday 27 June. School students will get to meet and interact with scientists in an X Factor-style competition between scientists, where the students are the judges. There will be 12 themed zones and five...
Sci Comm Lit – A Book Club with a Difference
The difference being there is no book But we do have a series of topical / relevant / provocative publications to read, digest and discuss. This month we will be mostly looking at the recent report "Through Both Eyes" from Science Grrrrl (too many rrrrrrs, but who...
Keynote Speaker for BIG 2014 Event Announced
Looking for a reason to join us at the BIG Event in Oxford this year? Apart from the chance to spend three days with 150+ good STEM engagement folks? Apart from the 45+ sessions you can see in the latest draft of the programme at www.big.uk.com/bigevent14 ? Apart from...
Volunteer opportunities for sci comm enthusiasts in Manchester
Attention science communicators and enthusiasts! Our Manchester Branch are currently looking for enthusiastic, dedicated volunteers to join their committee. A Branch of the British Science Association, we are a registered charity whose mission is to promote public...
Researchers do stand up – 12 June 2014, Manchester Bright Club
Bright Club Manchester is the comedy club where researchers, from all fields and backgrounds, take to the stage to perform short stand-up comedy routines about their work. Our next event Thursday 12 June: Big, small, new, old; ideas make the world go around and there...
Pint of Science – a science festival at pubs near you!
What better way to enjoy science than with a pint in hand? Pint of Science is coming to Manchester! On the 19-21 May we will be holding 3 consecutive nights of events across the city encompassing the hottest scientific topics with world leading experts! For just £2.20...
Josh Award 2014 – Applications Open
Manchester Science Festival, in conjunction with BIG, are delighted to announce that nominations are now open for The Josh Award 2014 - established to recognise and support up-and-coming talent in science communication. The award recognises a defining moment in the...
Manchester Sci-comm Burrito – May and June events
In Manchester, we sci-commers get together roughly monthly to eat burritos and discuss sci-comm in an informal environment. (I'd love to see a formal environment in which people eat burritos). Our next meeting will be next Wednesday 7 May, from 6.30pm, at Barburrito...
Wellcome Trust Science Writing Prize 2014 Now Open
The Wellcome Trust Science Writing Prize 2014, in association with the Guardian and the Observer, is now open. The Prize offers an amazing opportunity for anyone with an interest in science to join a new generation of science writers. Submit your 800-word article by...
Science Buskers: Call for Applications of Interest 2014
Want to become a University of Manchester Science Busker? We're holding an information and training session to help you decide… The University is taking part in a number of public facing events in the coming months and we are seeking enthusiastic postgraduates and...
Biochemical Society Science Communication Competition
Each year the Biochemical Society looks for talented science writers to take part in our annual Science Communication Competition. The competition is open to all undergraduates and postgraduates, including non-members. What do I have to do? To enter you need to submit...
Looking to kick-start a career in science media?
The Naked Scientists have an opening for an intern to join their award-winning team this summer. The successful applicant, who will also receive a cash award of £1000, will spend a period of 8 - 10 weeks gaining experience in making science radio programmes and...
Poetry Competition for Scientists and Engineers
The third EPS poetry competition is still open. Just 2 weeks to go; closing date 1700 hrs 28 March 2014... Look at the submissions so far at www.epspoetry.com/start. If you're not in it you can't win it. Prizes: First Prize £500 & 2 Runner up prizes of £200, the...
NERC Public engagement training
Are you a NERC-funded student or do we fund your scientific research? If so, you are eligible for free training to develop your science communication and public engagement skills. This is a great way to learn how to promote your research findings and ideas to...
Society of Biology – Science Communication Awards 2014
The Society of Biology - Science Communication Awards are intended to reward outreach work carried out by both young scientists and established researchers to inform, enthuse and engage the public. The competition is open to bioscience researchers from UK universities...
Volunteers Needed! National Science & Engineering Week – Sunday 16 and 23 March 2014
The Manchester branch of the British Science Association are running an event for Scout groups in Manchester during National Science and Engineering week. We're looking for volunteers to help us out on the day. What is the event? Manchester Scouts Science day. On the...
Moderator vacancies for I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here! this March
I'm a Scientist, Get me out of here! is an award-winning online event allowing students (from 9 - 18) to interact with real live scientists. We're looking for three moderators to work on the next event which will run for two weeks from the 10 March to the 21 March...